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How to Make Purple Mashed Potatoes

Serve purple mashed potatoes with your favorite protein.
Serve purple mashed potatoes with your favorite protein.
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By Natasha Jackson
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Potatoes come in a variety of flavors and colors, but most people stick to basic Russet potatoes. Purple potatoes not only add a splash of color to your favorite potato dish, but they also make the most delicious mashed potatoes. They do have a bit more starch than regular potatoes, so be sure to store them properly and go easy on the salt. Recipe serves 2.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 medium purple potatoes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp. sour cream
  • 5 cups water
  1. Step 1

    Peel and rinse potatoes, and slice thickly. Slicing potatoes allows them to cook faster.

  2. Step 2

    Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add salt to water because this is the only time you really have to season the potatoes.

  3. Step 3

    Add potatoes to boiling water, cooking for about 5 minutes or until soft.

  4. Step 4

    Drain water from potatoes and place back in pot.

  5. Step 5

    Mash potatoes with a potato masher until there are no chunks remaining. Stir in butter and sour cream until smooth.

Tips & Warnings
  • For creamier potatoes, add another 1 tbsp. of sour cream.
  • Add pepper for a little spice to this dish.
  • Store purple potatoes at room temperature to help them maintain their potato flavor.
  • Overcooking potatoes will make them mush, rather than thick and creamy.
  • Refrigerating potatoes will make them taste sweeter.

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